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I have added an extra link for people who do not understand frameworks, also I have been more consistent with describing JS as a programming language.
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title: JavaScript
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## JavaScript
Creaed by Brendan Eich in May of 1995, JavaScript is the most widely used scripting language on earth and has the largest library ecosystem of any programming language. It is the core language of the web, and the only programming language that can run in all major web browsers.
By definition, Javascript is a high-level interpreted language. Meaning its higher abstracted from the computer, easy to use, and you
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If you want to learn more about the JavaScript language, and why it's so widely used, read Quincy Larson's article - [Which programming language should I learn first?](https://medium.freecodecamp.org/what-programming-language-should-i-learn-first-%CA%87d%C4%B1%C9%B9%C9%94s%C9%90%CA%8C%C9%90%C9%BE-%C9%B9%C7%9D%CA%8Dsu%C9%90-19a33b0a467d) -
or watch this [inspiring video from Preethi Kasireddy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqiEhZYmvKk). Or else you can watch this [commendable video by Matt Hippely about the history of JavaScript and up to date with modern Javascript practices.](https://youtu.be/CseCDFed458)
## Standalone JavaScript Engines
## Standalone JavaScript engines
A standalone engine is a program which executes code without having to use any other sources for execution. In this case, it executes Javascript. Most browsers have their own way of dealing with Javascript.
Mozilla's SpiderMonkey, the first JavaScript engine ever written, currently used in Mozilla Firefox.
V8, Google's JavaScript engine, used in Google Chrome.
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## JavaScript Frameworks
JavaScript frameworks are application frameworks that can be applied to existing JavaScript code. They are often used for front-end development and web applications. The most frequently used JavaScript frameworks are React.js, Angular.js, Vue.js, Create JS, jQuery, Node.js, etc.
For more details follow this [link](https://javascriptreport.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-javascript-frameworks/).
Most frequently used JavaScript [Frameworks](https://skillcrush.com/2018/07/23/what-is-a-javascript-framework/) are React JS, Angular JS, Create JS, jQuery, nodeJS etc.
For details follow this [link](https://javascriptreport.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-javascript-frameworks/).
#### More Information
[MDN Docs](https://developer.mozilla.org/bm/docs/Web/JavaScript)